2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 619 kg more than 1956 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 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford. 2007 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 1956 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1956 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Maserati GranSport | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Maserati | Morris |
Model | GranSport | Oxford |
Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |