1954 Austin A vs. 1967 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1967 Morris Oxford is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A (130 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1967 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 845 kg more than 1967 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A | 1967 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
