1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Morris Oxford is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 99 (106 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1971 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 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 99 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |