1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1964 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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 121 | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | 121 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1126 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
