1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 88 kg more than 1950 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, 1992 Ford Sierra (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Sierra | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Sierra | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
