1990 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Oxford weights approximately 80 kg more than 1990 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Morgan Plus 4 | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Morgan | Morris |
Model | Plus 4 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1990 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |