1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 732 kg more than 1964 Morris Oxford. 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Gran Torino | Oxford |
Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |