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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 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 203 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, 1959 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
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 | 1488 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |
