2006 BMW 760 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2006 BMW 760 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1955 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, 2006 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford. 2006 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1955 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1955 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 760 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 760 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2470 mm |
