1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1966 Morris Oxford
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1966 Morris Oxford were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1966 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1966 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 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1966 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 2600 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2583 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |