1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 149 kg more than 1964 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 Holden Belmont (247 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Holden | Morris |
Model | Belmont | Oxford |
Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3034 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 81 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |