1957 Austin A135 vs. 1966 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1966 Morris Oxford is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A135 (148 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1966 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1966 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 A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1966 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A135 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 308 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |