1967 Morris Oxford vs. 1969 Riley Kestrel
To start off, 1969 Riley Kestrel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Riley Kestrel (64 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Riley Kestrel should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Morris Oxford weights approximately 220 kg more than 1969 Riley Kestrel.
Because 1967 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Riley Kestrel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley Kestrel. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Morris Oxford | 1969 Riley Kestrel | |
Make | Morris | Riley |
Model | Oxford | Kestrel |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 25 L |