1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1956 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 215 kg more than 1951 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 Lancia Aurelia (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Aurelia | Oxford |
Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 87 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |