1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 22 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 723 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Oxford | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Morris | Oldsmobile |
Model | Oxford | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3030 mm |