1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 137 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morris Oxford | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Oxford | Corolla |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2380 mm |