1967 Morris Oxford vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 19 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 944 (188 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1967 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 944 weights approximately 170 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, 1986 Porsche 944 (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Morris Oxford | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Oxford | 944 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 188 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |