1980 Bitter SC vs. 1966 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1966 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 220 kg more than 1966 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 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bitter SC | 1966 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Bitter | Morris |
Model | SC | Oxford |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |