1953 Morris Minor vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1956 Morris Oxford is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Oxford (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 242 kg more than 1953 Morris Minor. 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, 1956 Morris Oxford (106 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (54 Nm). This means 1956 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Minor | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Minor | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2470 mm |
