1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 614 kg more than 1956 Morris Oxford.
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 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Oxford | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Morris | Pontiac |
| Model | Oxford | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2600 mm |
