1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Morris Oxford is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. Both 1957 Austin A 40 and 1961 Morris Oxford are equipped with a 1,489 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 95 kg more than 1957 Austin A 40.
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, 1957 Austin A 40 (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 40 | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 40 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |