1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 is newer by 17 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 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 471 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 287 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Oxford | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Oxford | 917 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 798 kg |
