1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 4 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 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 165 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 1965 Ford Corsair (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Corsair | Oxford |
Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 38 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |