1968 Mazda R-100 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 is newer by 13 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 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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, 1968 Mazda R-100 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda R-100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda R-100 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | R-100 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1963 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
