1975 Morris Marina vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 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) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Oxford weights approximately 205 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Morris Marina | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Marina | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 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 | 925 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
