1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1972 Vauxhall Victor 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 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 25 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, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morris Oxford | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
Model | Oxford | Victor |
Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |