1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 7 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 75 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1988 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |