1980 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 29 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 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 452 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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 512 BB | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1475 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 40 L |
