2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1990 kg more than 1955 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | F-250 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 3075 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2470 mm |
