1958 Morris Oxford vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 266 kg more than 1972 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, 1958 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Morris Oxford | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Oxford | Corolla |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |