1959 Ford 17M vs. 1963 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1963 Morris Oxford is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Oxford weights approximately 15 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. 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, 1963 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1963 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | 17M | Oxford |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |