1971 Morris Marina vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Oxford weights approximately 165 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 (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Morris | Morris |
Model | Marina | Oxford |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 156 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 | 965 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |