1959 Citroen DS vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, both 1959 Citroen DS and 1959 Morris Oxford were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 8 kg more than 1959 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm). This means 1959 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Citroen DS | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Citroen | Morris |
Model | DS | Oxford |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 112 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2530 mm |