1972 Maserati Bora vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1972 Maserati Bora is newer by 17 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Bora weights approximately 340 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, 1972 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Bora | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Maserati | Morris |
| Model | Bora | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
