1961 Lancia Flavia vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Lancia Flavia 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. Both 1961 Lancia Flavia and 1959 Morris Oxford are equipped with a 1,488 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 105 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.
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 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Flavia | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Flavia | Oxford |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |