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 25 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 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 235 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 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 | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2470 mm |