2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP) has 266 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford.
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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 692 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-450 | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | F-450 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 45 L |
