1982 Austin Marina vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 120 kg more than 1982 Austin Marina.
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, 1982 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1982 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | Marina | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
