1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 500 kg more than 1954 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 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Falcon | Oxford |
Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |