1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Morris Oxford is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP) has 155 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1971 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 408 | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Bristol | Morris |
Model | 408 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 464 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |