1975 Morris Marina vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 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 47 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 179 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 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Morris Marina | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Marina | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
