1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1967 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada 1200 (61 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Morris Oxford weights approximately 134 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200.
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, 1967 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1967 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lada | Morris |
| Model | 1200 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
