1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 334 kg more than 1958 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, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
Make | De Tomaso | Morris |
Model | Pantera | Oxford |
Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |