1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1956 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (241 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | 208 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1982 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |