1963 Morris Oxford vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Oxford weights approximately 164 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina.
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, 1975 Morris Marina (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morris Oxford | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Oxford | Marina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
