1983 Maserati 420 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1983 Maserati 420 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati 420 (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati 420 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1955 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 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Maserati 420 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Maserati | Morris |
| Model | 420 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
