1966 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1966 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 353 kg more than 1956 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 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1966 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flaminia | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Flaminia | Oxford |
Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |