1954 Morris Oxford vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 335 kg more than 1954 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Morris Oxford | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Oxford | Crown |
Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |