1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1966 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1966 Morris Oxford is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Morris Oxford weights approximately 325 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia. 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, 1966 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1966 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lancia | Morris |
| Model | Appia | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
