1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1949 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 Mazda 626 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 626 | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | 626 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
