1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 140 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
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 GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | GT | Oxford |
Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |