1965 Morris Minor vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1965 Morris Minor is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Oxford (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 295 kg more than 1965 Morris Minor. 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, 1959 Morris Oxford (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morris Minor | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Minor | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1097 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2530 mm |
