1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Morris Oxford is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 788 kg more than 1961 Morris Oxford.
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. 1959 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1961 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1961 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bentley S2 | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Bentley | Morris |
| Model | S2 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6223 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |
