1981 BMW 745 vs. 1967 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP) has 192 more horse power than 1967 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 466 kg more than 1967 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1967 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 745 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 124 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |