1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 201 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair.
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, 1958 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Corsair | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| 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 | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
