1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is newer by 4 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (47 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 210 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.
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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
Model | Ponton | Oxford |
Year Released | 1955 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |