1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Porsche 911.
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, 1976 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Oxford | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Oxford | 911 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |
