1950 Morris Oxford vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 56 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, 2006 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 187 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2006 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Oxford | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Morris | Smart |
| Model | Oxford | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 33 L |
