1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 13 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 169 kg more than 1955 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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Zephyr | Oxford |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2470 mm |