1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Oxford weights approximately 95 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus 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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
