1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 1996 Volvo V90 is newer by 37 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo V90 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 510 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, 1996 Volvo V90 (261 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Oxford | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Morris | Volvo |
| Model | Oxford | V90 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
