1961 Morris Oxford vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 505 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 505 (89 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1961 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, 1990 Peugeot 505 (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Morris Oxford | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Oxford | 505 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1620 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |
