1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Oxford weights approximately 320 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Oxford |
Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 40 L |