2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 717 kg more than 1959 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (320 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Dodge | Morris |
| Model | Dakota | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2530 mm |
