1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1963 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (103 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1963 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Oxford weights approximately 160 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1963 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Junior | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |
