1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 25 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 260 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.
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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Oxford | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Morris | Holden |
| Model | Oxford | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
