2009 Ford Bantam vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2009 Ford Bantam is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Bantam (74 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 120 kg more than 2009 Ford Bantam.
Because 1958 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Bantam, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Ford Bantam (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Bantam | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Bantam | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
