1950 Morris Oxford vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 49 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1198 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.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Morris Oxford. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Oxford | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Morris | Land Rover |
| Model | Oxford | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
