1965 Morris Oxford vs. 1988 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1988 Nissan Cedric is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Cedric (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 340 kg more than 1965 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, 1988 Nissan Cedric (173 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Morris Oxford | 1988 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Oxford | Cedric |
Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |