1983 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1983 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Oxford weights approximately 40 kg more than 1983 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Mazda Cosmo | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | Cosmo | Oxford |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |