1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1957 Morris Oxford
To start off, both 1957 Austin A 95 and 1957 Morris Oxford were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A 95 (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 95 | 1957 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 95 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
