1959 BMW 501 vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1965 Morris Oxford is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 501 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 501 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1965 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 501 | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 501 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 61 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |