1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 28 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 416 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Oxford | 1987 Opel Senator | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Oxford | Senator |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2690 mm |