1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1960 Austin A 55 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1950 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, 1960 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 55 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |