1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 313 kg more than 1956 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (142 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Oxford | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Oxford | Crown |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 142 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |