1986 BMW M6 vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1949 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 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M6 | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | M6 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
