1964 Morris Oxford vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 46 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) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Morris Oxford | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Oxford | 911 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 236 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |