1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1953 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Taunus (54 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 145 kg more than 1953 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 Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Taunus | 1953 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Taunus | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 40 L |
