2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 42 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 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 515 kg more than 1965 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
Model | V8 Vantage | Oxford |
Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |