1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1967 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1967 Morris Oxford is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 6,387 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Galaxie (236 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1967 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 662 kg more than 1967 Morris Oxford. 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, 1966 Ford Galaxie (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 1967 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Galaxie | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |
