1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 585 kg more than 1948 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 512 M | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1474 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
