1964 Morris Oxford vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 13 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 241 kg more than 1964 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, 1977 Opel Monza (248 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Morris Oxford | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Oxford | Monza |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 1367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
