1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 10 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 2600 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |