1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 25 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. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1959 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Alfa 6 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |