1954 Austin A vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, both 1954 Austin A and 1954 Morris Oxford were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 890 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Austin A (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A | Oxford |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2470 mm |