1968 Morris Oxford vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1968 Morris Oxford and 1968 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morris Oxford weights approximately 384 kg more than 1968 Simca 1000. 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, 1968 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Morris Oxford | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Morris | Simca |
| Model | Oxford | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
