1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 12 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 540 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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Oxford | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Morris | Aston Martin |
| Model | Oxford | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
