1965 Morris Oxford vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, both 1965 Morris Oxford and 1965 Peugeot 204 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morris Oxford (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 290 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morris Oxford | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Oxford | 204 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |
