1957 Ford Popular vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Morris Oxford is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Morris Oxford (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 407 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular. 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, 1961 Morris Oxford (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Popular | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Popular | Oxford |
Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2530 mm |