2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1950 Morris Oxford

To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 55 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 7,992 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 473 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, 2005 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 626 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bristol Fighter 1950 Morris Oxford
Make Bristol Morris
Model Fighter Oxford
Year Released 2005 1950
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7992 cc 1476 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 518 HP 40 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 714 Nm 88 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 73.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.6 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 1475 kg 1002 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4220 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 105 L 40 L


 

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