1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 125 kg more than 1965 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, 1994 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Scorpio | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Scorpio | Oxford |
Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |