1957 Morris Oxford vs. 1967 Porsche 906
To start off, 1967 Porsche 906 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1957 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Oxford weights approximately 467 kg more than 1967 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Morris Oxford | 1967 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Oxford | 906 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 618 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |