1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1963 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1963 Skoda Felicia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Oxford (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 230 kg more than 1963 Skoda Felicia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2100 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Oxford | 1963 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Morris | Skoda |
Model | Oxford | Felicia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |