1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Oxford weights approximately 64 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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 Ford Thunderbird (91 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Thunderbird | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 40 L |
