1966 Morris Oxford vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Morris Oxford weights approximately 248 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1966 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Morris Oxford | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Oxford | Marina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.3 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
