1963 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1968 Morris Oxford is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morris Oxford weights approximately 252 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. 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, 1968 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1968 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Consul | Oxford |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |