1970 Mazda 1000 vs. 1968 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1970 Mazda 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 1000 (66 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morris Oxford weights approximately 324 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, 1968 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 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 | 1968 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | 1000 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 103 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |