2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1968 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP) has 440 more horse power than 1968 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morris Oxford weights approximately 57 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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 Ford Shelby GT 500 (652 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1968 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
