2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 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 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 420 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 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | RX-8 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |
