1952 Morris Oxford vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1952 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 920 kg more than 1952 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Morris Oxford. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari 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, 2012 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Morris Oxford | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Morris | Tata |
| Model | Oxford | Safari |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
