1964 Morris Oxford vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1964 Morris Oxford is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 126 kg more than 1958 Talbot 2500.
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, 1958 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Morris Oxford | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Morris | Talbot |
Model | Oxford | 2500 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 196 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |