1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 36 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 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 296 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 315 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Oxford | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Oxford | 928 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
