2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 730 kg more than 1949 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 Cadillac CTS (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Cadillac | Morris |
| Model | CTS | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |
