1954 Morris Oxford vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 58 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 599 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.
Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Morris Oxford. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Oxford | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Oxford | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3250 mm |
