1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 105 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
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 Lancia Stratos (155 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lancia | Morris |
| Model | Stratos | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2470 mm |
