1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Oxford weights approximately 101 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | GT | Oxford |
Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
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 | 87 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2470 mm |