1969 Ford 17 vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1969 Ford 17 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Ford 17.
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, 1969 Ford 17 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford 17 | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | 17 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |