1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,441 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 530 kg more than 1949 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Morris |
| Model | Tickford | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
