1961 Morris Oxford vs. 1971 Morris Minor
To start off, 1971 Morris Minor is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 320 kg more than 1971 Morris Minor.
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 (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Morris Oxford | 1971 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Oxford | Minor |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
