1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1996 Cadillac Catera is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 565 kg more than 1961 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, 1996 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Cadillac Catera | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Cadillac | Morris |
| Model | Catera | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
