1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1952 Ford Vedette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,157 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Vedette weights approximately 125 kg more than 1948 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, 1952 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Vedette | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Vedette | Oxford |
Year Released | 1952 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |