1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 379 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.
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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Falcon | Oxford |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 482 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |