1958 Morris Oxford vs. 1974 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1974 Triumph Toledo is newer by 16 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, 1974 Triumph Toledo (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Triumph Toledo should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 198 kg more than 1974 Triumph Toledo.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Morris Oxford | 1974 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Morris | Triumph |
Model | Oxford | Toledo |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |