1971 Ginetta G21 vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Ginetta G21 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ginetta G21 (85 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 265 kg more than 1971 Ginetta G21.
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 Ginetta G21 (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ginetta G21 | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ginetta | Morris |
Model | G21 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |