1957 Ford Consul vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1957 Ford Consul is newer by 1 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 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Oxford (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 13 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, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Consul | Oxford |
Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |