1968 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 18 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 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (53 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 428 kg more than 1950 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | E | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 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 | 1430 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
