1976 Holden Torana vs. 1957 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1976 Holden Torana is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Torana (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1957 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Oxford weights approximately 230 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana.
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, 1957 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Torana | 1957 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Holden | Morris |
Model | Torana | Oxford |
Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |