1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 19 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1959 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Bristol | Morris |
| Model | 412 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
