1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1963 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Mustang (89 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1963 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 124 kg more than 1963 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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 1963 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Mustang | Oxford |
Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |