1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 10 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP) has 222 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford.
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, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
Model | DB6 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |