1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1953 Morris Oxford

To start off, 1953 Morris Oxford is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1953 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.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia 1953 Morris Oxford
Make Ferrari Morris
Model 250 Mille Miglia Oxford
Year Released 1952 1953
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 1476 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 240 HP 40 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 73.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 58.8 mm 87 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1090 kg 1000 kg
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 159 L 40 L


 

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