2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 581 kg more than 1951 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 Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Falcon | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
