1963 AC Cobra vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 2 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP) has 211 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 80 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra.
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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
Make | AC | Morris |
Model | Cobra | Oxford |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 423 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |