1951 Morris Oxford vs. 2000 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Mercury Cougar is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 310 kg more than 1951 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 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 1951 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 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, 2000 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Morris Oxford | 2000 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Morris | Mercury |
| Model | Oxford | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1475 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
