1977 Buick Regal vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 304 kg more than 1964 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, 1977 Buick Regal (224 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Regal | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1126 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
