1980 Honda Ballade vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1980 Honda Ballade is newer by 21 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. Both 1980 Honda Ballade and 1959 Morris Oxford are equipped with a 1,488 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Ballade (74 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 270 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Because 1959 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 1959 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade, 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, 1980 Honda Ballade (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Ballade | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Ballade | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2470 mm |
