2008 BMW 550 vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 658 kg more than 1950 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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 550 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1476 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
