1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 17 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 575 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1955 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Morris |
| Model | Minica | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
