1965 Morris Oxford vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 205 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morris Oxford | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Oxford | Marina |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
