1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 430 kg more than 1954 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | 250 GTE | Oxford |
Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 40 L |