1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1959 Lotus Seven is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lotus Seven (74 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 665 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven.
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 Lotus Seven | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Seven | Oxford |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 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 | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 420 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2470 mm |