1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 529 kg more than 1956 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1956 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1956 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Fairlane | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Fairlane | Oxford |
Year Released | 1991 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 106 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2470 mm |