1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 45 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Oxford weights approximately 35 kg more than 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Oxford |
Year Released | 1996 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |