1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 23 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 75 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, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Oxford | 1978 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Oxford | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
