2002 AC Cobra vs. 1952 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2002 AC Cobra is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1952 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Cobra weights approximately 60 kg more than 1952 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, 2002 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 1952 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | AC | Morris |
| Model | Cobra | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2470 mm |
