1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1959 Morris Oxford is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 320 kg more than 1953 Ford Prefect. 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, 1959 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Prefect | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Prefect | Oxford |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2470 mm |