1961 AC Ace vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 AC Ace is newer by 2 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Ace (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 307 kg more than 1961 AC Ace.
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, 1961 AC Ace (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1961 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | AC | Morris |
| Model | Ace | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
