1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1950 Morris Oxford

To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 812 kg more than 1950 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante 1950 Morris Oxford
Make Aston Martin Morris
Model V8 Volante Oxford
Year Released 1986 1950
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 1476 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 40 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 88 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100.1 mm 73.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 87 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1814 kg 1002 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4220 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 97 L 40 L


 

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