1958 Morris Oxford vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1965 Morris Minor is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 286 kg more than 1965 Morris Minor. 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 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Oxford | 1965 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Oxford | Minor |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2190 mm |
