1983 Ford Capri vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 33 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 243 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, 1983 Ford Capri (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Capri | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Capri | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
