1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Morris Oxford is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 1,620 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 750 kg more than 1960 Mazda R 360. 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, 1961 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Mazda R 360 | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | R 360 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 80 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
