1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1953 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1953 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1953 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | 75 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 40 L |
