1976 Ford Escort vs. 1966 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1976 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Morris Oxford weights approximately 220 kg more than 1976 Ford Escort. 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, 1966 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Escort | 1966 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Escort | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
