1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 42 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 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 443 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morris Oxford | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Morris | Pontiac |
Model | Oxford | Firebird |
Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2570 mm |