1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1969 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1969 Morris Oxford is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1969 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 520 kg more than 1969 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, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1969 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Morris |
| Model | Sapphire | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
