1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 19 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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 15 kg more than 1959 Morris Oxford. 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Oxford | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Oxford | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |