1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1963 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen Visa (104 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1963 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Oxford weights approximately 254 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Because 1963 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1963 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Citroen | Morris |
| Model | Visa | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
