1976 Buick Electra vs. 1968 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (182 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1968 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 671 kg more than 1968 Morris Oxford. 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1968 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Electra | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
