2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1969 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP) has 361 more horse power than 1969 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1969 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 753 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1969 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Bentley | Morris |
| Model | Continental | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
