1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1962 Cadillac 62 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 969 kg more than 1958 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Cadillac | Morris |
Model | 62 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2470 mm |