1953 Morris Oxford vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1959 Simca Aronde is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Simca Aronde (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Oxford weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Simca Aronde.
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 Simca Aronde (89 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm). This means 1959 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Oxford | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Morris | Simca |
| Model | Oxford | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 39 L |
