2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 48 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (420 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 190 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 360 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
