1975 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 720 kg more than 1970 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, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba (346 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Cordoba | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Chrysler | Morris |
| Model | Cordoba | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2530 mm |
