1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1964 Morris Oxford is newer by 14 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 18 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 19 kg more than 1964 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) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Zephyr | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1126 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
