1958 Morris Oxford vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 50 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford.
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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Oxford | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Oxford | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3240 mm |
