1975 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 175 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Escort | Oxford |
Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |