1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1973 Rover P5B
To start off, 1973 Rover P5B is newer by 18 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 3,526 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 505 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, 1973 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford. 1973 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1955 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1955 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Oxford | 1973 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Morris | Rover |
| Model | Oxford | P5B |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3526 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2820 mm |
