1971 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1971 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Oxford weights approximately 40 kg more than 1971 Mazda RX-2.
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 Mazda RX-2 (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda RX-2 | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | RX-2 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
