1966 Morris Oxford vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corona (89 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1966 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 20 kg more than 1966 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, 1976 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Morris Oxford | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Oxford | Corona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.3 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |