1974 Citroen CX vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1974 Citroen CX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Citroen CX (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 520 kg more than 1949 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen CX (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Citroen | Morris |
| Model | CX | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
