1971 Morris Oxford vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1971 Morris Oxford is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Oxford weights approximately 480 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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, 1964 Porsche 904 (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 904 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Oxford | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Oxford | 904 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 155 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2310 mm |