1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1953 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Oxford weights approximately 55 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina.
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, 1972 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 1953 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Cortina | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
