1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 219 kg more than 1961 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1961 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1961 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | AMC | Morris |
| Model | Hornet | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
