1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1952 Morris Six
To start off, 1955 Morris Oxford is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 135 kg more than 1955 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, 1952 Morris Six (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Oxford | 1952 Morris Six | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Oxford | Six |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |
