1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1966 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1966 Morris Oxford is newer by 3 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1966 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Morris Oxford weights approximately 290 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1966 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Cortina | Oxford |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |