1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (141 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1969 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 321 kg more than 1969 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 Mustang (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1969 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Mustang | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
