1978 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 390 kg more than 1949 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 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Morris |
| Model | Debonair | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
