1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1998 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1998 Peugeot 406 is newer by 42 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 277 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.
Because 1956 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 406, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1998 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Oxford | 1998 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Morris | Peugeot |
Model | Oxford | 406 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |