2005 GMC Safari vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 749 kg more than 1961 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 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | GMC | Morris |
| Model | Safari | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |
