1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1962 Austin A 40 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Morris Oxford (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 242 kg more than 1962 Austin A 40. 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, 1950 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 40 | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 40 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
