1948 Morris Oxford vs. 1999 Toyota Echo
To start off, 1999 Toyota Echo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Echo (84 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Oxford weights approximately 75 kg more than 1999 Toyota Echo.
Because 1948 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 1948 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Echo, 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, 1999 Toyota Echo (123 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Oxford | 1999 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Oxford | Echo |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1474 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
