2006 Honda Accord vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 1965 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Accord | Oxford |
Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |