1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 405 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |
