1977 Honda Accord vs. 1966 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1977 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (79 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Morris Oxford weights approximately 200 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord.
Because 1966 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 1966 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Accord | Oxford |
Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |