1970 Humber Sceptre vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1970 Humber Sceptre is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 Humber Sceptre.
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, 1970 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Humber Sceptre | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Humber | Morris |
| Model | Sceptre | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
