1957 Maserati 450 vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Morris Oxford is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP) has 335 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Oxford weights approximately 340 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450.
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 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Maserati 450 | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Maserati | Morris |
| Model | 450 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4476 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 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 | 790 kg | 1130 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
