1953 Ferrari 553 F2 vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Oxford weights approximately 410 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 553 F2.
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.
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1953 Ferrari 553 F2 | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | 553 F2 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1953 | 1949 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2470 mm |