1952 Ford Consul vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1964 Morris Oxford is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 81 kg more than 1952 Ford Consul.
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, 1952 Ford Consul (100 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1952 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Consul | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1126 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
