1950 Morris Oxford vs. 2002 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2002 Smart ForFour is newer by 52 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, 2002 Smart ForFour (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 36 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour.
Because 1950 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 1950 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Smart ForFour, 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, 2002 Smart ForFour (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Morris Oxford | 2002 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Morris | Smart |
Model | Oxford | ForFour |
Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |