1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1956 Austin A 95 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1950 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 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 95 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
