1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1976 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 20 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 33 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, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (144 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1976 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford. 1976 Chrysler 1609 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. 1976 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Oxford | 1976 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | Morris | Chrysler |
Model | Oxford | 1609 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 144 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |