1970 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Morris Oxford weights approximately 325 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1967 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Escort | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2560 mm |
