1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1967 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1967 Morris Oxford is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP) has 155 more horse power than 1967 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1967 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 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 1967 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Bristol | Morris |
| Model | 408 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 124 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
