1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1969 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP) has 257 more horse power than 1969 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 694 kg more than 1969 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1969 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
| Model | V8 Saloon | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 45 L |
