1971 Morris Oxford vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (135 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 15 kg more than 1971 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.

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