1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1965 Ford Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 251 kg more than 1965 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, 1958 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Cortina | Oxford |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
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 | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |