1979 Honda Accord vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 120 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1955 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Honda Accord (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Accord | Oxford |
Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |