1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1967 Marcos 1600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,652 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 335 kg more than 1967 Marcos 1600.
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, 1967 Marcos 1600 (172 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Marcos | Morris |
| Model | 1600 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2470 mm |
