1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1951 Morris Oxford is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 145 kg more than 1951 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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Zephyr | Oxford |
Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |