1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 241 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Elan | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lotus | Morris |
| Model | Elan | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
