1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1964 Austin A 40 is newer by 3 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 385 kg more than 1964 Austin A 40.
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, 1961 Morris Oxford (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 40 | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 40 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 45 L |