1971 Ford GT 40 vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, both 1971 Ford GT 40 and 1971 Morris Oxford were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 40 (350 HP) has 290 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Oxford weights approximately 170 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Morris Oxford (122 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 40 | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | GT 40 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 45 L |
