1969 Morris Oxford vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1973 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1969 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Morris Oxford weights approximately 175 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Morris Oxford | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Oxford | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |