1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 29 kg more than 1954 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Cortina | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
