2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 935 kg more than 1959 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Morris Oxford. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Land Rover | Morris |
Model | Defender | Oxford |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |