1965 Morris Oxford vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 45 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 420 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.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Morris Oxford. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Morris Oxford | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Morris | Subaru |
Model | Oxford | Forester |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2616 mm |