1972 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1963 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Oxford weights approximately 340 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1963 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | GTA | Oxford |
Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |