1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 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 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP) has 191 more horse power than 1968 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morris Oxford weights approximately 134 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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, 1971 Ford Mustang (146 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1968 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Mustang | Oxford |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 122 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |