1967 Morris Oxford vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 46 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP) has 236 more horse power than 1967 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 730 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Morris Oxford | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Morris | BMW |
| Model | Oxford | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
