1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 350 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 F355 (364 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari F355 | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | F355 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1995 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 87 mm |
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 | 1350 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 40 L |