2001 Ford Think Neighbor vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,997 cc, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor weights approximately 195 kg more than 1955 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, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (175 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor has automatic transmission and 1955 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1955 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Think Neighbor | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Think Neighbor | Oxford |
Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Type | electric | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 106 Nm |
Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2670 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1170 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2470 mm |