1994 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1956 Morris Oxford

To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 38 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 65 kg more than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.

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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Italdesign Nazca 1956 Morris Oxford
Make Italdesign Morris
Model Nazca Oxford
Year Released 1994 1956
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4988 cc 1489 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 346 HP 52 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 470 Nm 106 Nm
Top Speed 297 km/hour 119 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1002 kg 1067 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 2090 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1110 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2470 mm


 

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