2004 BMW M6 vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2004 BMW M6 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M6 weights approximately 783 kg more than 1950 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, 2004 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M6 | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | M6 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
