1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1968 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1949 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Cadillac | Morris |
Model | DeVille | Oxford |
Year Released | 1968 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 40 L |