1980 Ford Escort vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 30 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 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 152 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Because 1950 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Escort (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Escort | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
