1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1970 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Bentley | Morris |
| Model | Mulsanne | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 45 L |
