1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1976 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1976 Triumph Dolomite 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Triumph Dolomite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph Dolomite (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 132 kg more than 1976 Triumph Dolomite.
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 Triumph Dolomite (111 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1976 Triumph Dolomite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Oxford | 1976 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Morris | Triumph |
Model | Oxford | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 111 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |