1982 Austin Marina vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 18 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 244 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) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1982 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Marina | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | Marina | Oxford |
Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |