1982 Ford Granada vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 303 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 Ford Granada (148 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Granada | Oxford |
Year Released | 1982 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |