2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1956 Morris Oxford

To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 991 kg more than 1956 Morris Oxford.

Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Morris Oxford. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Land Rover Defender 1956 Morris Oxford
Make Land Rover Morris
Model Defender Oxford
Year Released 2005 1956
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2498 cc 1489 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 52 HP
Torque 300 Nm 106 Nm
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.5:1 8.3:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2058 kg 1067 kg
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2470 mm