1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 19 kg more than 1954 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 F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari F40 | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | F40 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |