1968 Morris Oxford vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 261 kg more than 1968 Morris Oxford.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Morris Oxford | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Oxford | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |