1955 Morris Oxford vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 58 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 100 kg more than 1955 Morris Oxford.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Oxford | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Morris | Mini |
| Model | Oxford | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2467 mm |
