1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1968 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1968 Morris Oxford is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 390 kg more than 1968 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, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1968 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | 3-Litre | Oxford |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |