1959 Morris Oxford vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 825 kg more than 1959 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Morris Oxford. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Ford Escape (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Oxford | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Oxford | Escape |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2824 mm |
