1975 Morris Marina vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Oxford weights approximately 75 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina.
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 Morris Marina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Morris Marina | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Marina | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |
