1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 210 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 Dodge Dart (299 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Dodge | Morris |
| Model | Dart | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
