1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1951 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 308 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
