1971 Holden Torana vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Holden Torana is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morris Oxford (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 320 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana. 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, 1965 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Torana | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | Torana | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1159 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
