1971 Morris Marina vs. 1969 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Morris Oxford weights approximately 248 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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, 1969 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1969 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1969 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Marina | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
