1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1985 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1985 Opel Rekord is newer by 30 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Rekord weights approximately 30 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, 1985 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morris Oxford | 1985 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Oxford | Rekord |
Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |