1958 Morris Oxford vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1967 Opel Rekord is newer by 9 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Rekord (57 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 4 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, both vehicles can yield 106 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Oxford | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Oxford | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
