1950 Morris Oxford vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Crown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 403 kg more than 1950 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, 1977 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Morris Oxford | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Oxford | Crown |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1476 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |