1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 449 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Falcon | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
