1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 194 kg more than 1959 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 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lancia | Morris |
| Model | Flaminia | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
