1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 1957 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1957 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 315 kg more than 1957 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, 1981 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Oxford. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1957 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1957 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fairlane | 1957 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Fairlane | Oxford |
Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |