1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 32 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 481 kg more than 1950 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 Mustang (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Mustang | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Mustang | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
