1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 1975 Volvo 260 is newer by 19 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 260 weights approximately 283 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, 1975 Volvo 260 (218 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1975 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford. 1975 Volvo 260 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. 1975 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Oxford | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Morris | Volvo |
Model | Oxford | 260 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 218 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |