1953 Morris Minor vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1959 Morris Oxford is newer by 6 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 295 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, 1959 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 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 | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Morris | Morris |
Model | Minor | Oxford |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 918 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2470 mm |