1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 60 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
