1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 530 kg more than 1965 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
