1966 Ford Anglia vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1966 Ford Anglia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Morris Oxford (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Oxford weights approximately 262 kg more than 1966 Ford Anglia. 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, 1949 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1949 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Anglia | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Anglia | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
