1967 Morris Oxford vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1967 Morris Oxford is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4 (63 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1967 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 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1967 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Morris Oxford | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Morris | Riley |
| Model | Oxford | 4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
