1958 Morris Oxford vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 26 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 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 191 kg more than 1984 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Oxford | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Oxford | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
