2003 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 395 kg more than 1959 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 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Falcon | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Falcon | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
