1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 51 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 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 530 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Falcon | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
