1967 Morris Oxford vs. 1964 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1967 Morris Oxford is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Morris Oxford weights approximately 425 kg more than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Morris Oxford | 1964 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Morris | Triumph |
Model | Oxford | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |