1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1959 Morris Oxford is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. Both 1959 Morris Oxford and 1956 Morris Oxford are equipped with a 1,489 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Oxford (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 53 kg more than 1956 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Morris Oxford (112 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Oxford | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Oxford | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |
