1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Morris Oxford is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 445 kg more than 1961 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Morris |
Model | Sapphire | Oxford |
Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 239 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |