1980 Lancia Beta vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1980 Lancia Beta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 66 kg more than 1980 Lancia Beta.
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 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1980 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lancia Beta | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Beta | Oxford |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |