1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1995 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1995 Toyota MR2 is newer by 39 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 168 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, 1995 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Oxford | 1995 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Oxford | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
