1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1978 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1978 Zastava 1300 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 1300 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 107 kg more than 1978 Zastava 1300.
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, 1956 Morris Oxford (106 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm). This means 1956 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Oxford | 1978 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Morris | Zastava |
| Model | Oxford | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
