2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1955 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 1955 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta, 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 Fiesta (152 Nm @ 4050 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fiesta | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Fiesta | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4050 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
