1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1963 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1963 Morris Oxford is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Oxford weights approximately 164 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1963 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Taunus | Oxford |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |