1982 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1955 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, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
| Model | Lagonda | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2470 mm |
