1962 Morris Minor vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1962 Morris Minor is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 260 kg more than 1962 Morris Minor. 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, 1955 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Morris Minor | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Minor | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2470 mm |
