1942 Morris Ten Four vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 794 kg more than 1942 Morris Ten Four.
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. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 1942 Morris Ten Four has manual transmission. 1942 Morris Ten Four will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Morris Ten Four | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Morris | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ten Four | 442 |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1140 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2850 mm |
