1966 AC Cobra vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 21 kg more than 1964 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
Make | AC | Morris |
Model | Cobra | Oxford |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |