1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1965 Morris Oxford is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morris Oxford (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 63 kg more than 1956 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, 1965 Morris Oxford (122 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1965 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Oxford | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Morris | Morris |
Model | Oxford | Oxford |
Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 122 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |