1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 765 kg more than 1959 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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 412 GT | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
