1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1970 Morris Oxford is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair 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 5 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Oxford weights approximately 150 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, 1970 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Corsair | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 61 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1130 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 |
