1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 155 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Oxford | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Morris | Morris |
Model | Oxford | Marina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |