1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 87 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | GT | Oxford |
Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2470 mm |