1971 Morris Marina vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Oxford weights approximately 132 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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 Morris Marina (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Marina | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 868 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |
