1969 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1970 Morris Oxford

To start off, 1970 Morris Oxford is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Oxford weights approximately 220 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt.

Because 1970 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt.

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