1968 Ford Escort vs. 1963 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Oxford weights approximately 325 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1963 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1963 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Escort | Oxford |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |