1970 Datsun 1200 vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1970 Datsun 1200 is newer by 11 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Datsun 1200 (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Datsun 1200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 390 kg more than 1970 Datsun 1200.
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, 1959 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Datsun 1200. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Datsun 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Datsun 1200 | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Datsun | Morris |
| Model | 1200 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2470 mm |
