1968 Morris Oxford vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (68 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morris Oxford weights approximately 249 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Morris Oxford | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Oxford | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
