1969 Mazda Luce vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1969 Mazda Luce is newer by 14 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 35 kg more than 1969 Mazda Luce.
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 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mazda Luce | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | Luce | Oxford |
Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |