2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1363 kg more than 1948 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 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | F-150 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2363 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 40 L |
