1977 Bristol 412 vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1977 Bristol 412 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1970 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, 1977 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Bristol 412 | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Bristol | Morris |
Model | 412 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |