1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1985 Volvo 780 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 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 780 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 780 (127 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 385 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 Volvo 780 (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 780 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morris Oxford | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Morris | Volvo |
Model | Oxford | 780 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2780 mm |