1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1965 Morris Oxford is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1965 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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 95 | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 95 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |