2005 Morgan 4 vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Oxford weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 4 | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Morgan | Morris |
| Model | 4 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
