1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1989 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 30 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 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1959 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, 1989 Pontiac Firebird (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Oxford | 1989 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Morris | Pontiac |
| Model | Oxford | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
