1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 23 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 110 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Cortina | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
