1963 Morris Oxford vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (175 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1963 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Oxford weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morris Oxford | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Oxford | 911 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |
