1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 14 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 923 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1956 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1956 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Oxford | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Morris | Pontiac |
Model | Oxford | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 484 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3210 mm |