1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 8 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1955 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 2600 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |