1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 204 kg more than 1964 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 Zephyr (235 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Zephyr | Oxford |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |