1958 Morris Oxford vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1958 Morris Oxford is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Rover P4 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1958 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, 1954 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Oxford | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Morris | Rover |
| Model | Oxford | P4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
