1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 290 kg more than 1955 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, 1968 Toyota Crown (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morris Oxford | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Oxford | Crown |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |