1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 185 kg more than 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
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 Matra-Simca Bagheera (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Morris |
| Model | Bagheera | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
