2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 660 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 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Mustang | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
