1948 Morris Oxford vs. 2011 SSC Aero
To start off, 2011 SSC Aero is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1022 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SSC Aero weights approximately 293 kg more than 1948 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, 2011 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1269 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Oxford | 2011 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Morris | SSC |
| Model | Oxford | Aero |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1474 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1090 mm |
