1956 Ford Popular vs. 1956 Morris Oxford

To start off, both 1956 Ford Popular and 1956 Morris Oxford were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Oxford (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 332 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. 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, 1956 Morris Oxford (106 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm). This means 1956 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Ford Popular 1956 Morris Oxford
Make Ford Morris
Model Popular Oxford
Year Released 1956 1956
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1172 cc 1489 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 26 HP 52 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 63 Nm 106 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 735 kg 1067 kg
Vehicle Length 3880 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2470 mm


 

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