1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 40 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2672 kg more than 1955 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 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. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Oxford | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Morris | Lincoln |
| Model | Oxford | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2870 mm |
