1954 Morris Oxford vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Oxford weights approximately 11 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Because 1954 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford. 1989 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1954 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1954 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Oxford | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Oxford | Santana |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |
