1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1964 Morris Oxford is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford.
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 Ford Cortina (90 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Cortina | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
