1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 128 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (141 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Alfetta | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1126 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
