1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1969 Opel GT is newer by 14 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, 1969 Opel GT (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Oxford | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Oxford | GT |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |
