1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1956 Morris Minor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 295 kg more than 1956 Morris Minor. 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, 1955 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Oxford | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Oxford | Minor |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2190 mm |
