1949 Morris Oxford vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,489 cc, 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 540 kg more than 1949 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Oxford | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Oxford | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 3489 cc |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |
