1959 Morris Oxford vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 53 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1393 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.
Because 2012 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Morris Oxford. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Oxford | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Morris | GMC |
| Model | Oxford | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 2478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
