1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 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 37 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 25 kg more than 1959 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Cortina | Oxford |
Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |