1958 Ford Vedette vs. 1966 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1966 Morris Oxford is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Vedette (66 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Morris Oxford weights approximately 5 kg more than 1958 Ford Vedette.
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, 1958 Ford Vedette (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Vedette | 1966 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Vedette | Oxford |
Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |