1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1955 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 929 (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 929 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | 929 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |