1970 Morris Oxford vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (80 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Oxford weights approximately 190 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Morris Oxford | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Oxford | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |