1965 Morris Oxford vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morris Oxford (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 314 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1965 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Morris Oxford | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Morris | Smart |
Model | Oxford | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1820 mm |