1970 Ford 17 vs. 1957 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1970 Ford 17 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Oxford weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 17 | 1957 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | 17 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |