1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1964 Ford GT 40 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Oxford weights approximately 136 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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, 1948 Morris Oxford (88 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1948 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford GT 40 | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | GT 40 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2470 mm |
