2005 BMW 760 vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 6,129 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1965 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, 2005 BMW 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 760 | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 760 | Oxford |
Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6129 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |