1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1966 Morris Oxford is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Morris Oxford weights approximately 385 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Giulia | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 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 | 745 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
