1970 Mazda 1000 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1970 Mazda 1000 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 375 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000.
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, 1955 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mazda 1000 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | 1000 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |