1965 Morris Oxford vs. 1972 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1972 Triumph Toledo is newer by 7 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morris Oxford (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 245 kg more than 1972 Triumph Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Toledo. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Morris Oxford | 1972 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Morris | Triumph |
Model | Oxford | Toledo |
Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |