1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1964 Bristol 408 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1949 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Bristol 408 | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Bristol | Morris |
Model | 408 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1964 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 40 L |