1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 484 kg more than 1964 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 Scorpio (281 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1964 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1964 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Scorpio | Oxford |
Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 81 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |