1971 Morris Oxford vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1971 Morris Oxford is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Oxford weights approximately 305 kg more than 1965 Morris Minor. 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, 1971 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Oxford | 1965 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Oxford | Minor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
