1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP) has 146 more horse power than 1968 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 446 kg more than 1968 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 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Fairlane | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2530 mm |
