1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1957 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Oxford weights approximately 5 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1957 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 1750 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |