1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1984 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1984 Ford Telstar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 53 kg more than 1984 Ford Telstar.
Because 1955 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford. 1984 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1955 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1955 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morris Oxford | 1984 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Morris | Ford |
Model | Oxford | Telstar |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |