1970 Morris Oxford vs. 2002 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2002 Smart ForFour is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Smart ForFour (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Oxford weights approximately 164 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour.
Because 1970 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 1970 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Smart ForFour, 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, 1970 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Morris Oxford | 2002 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Morris | Smart |
| Model | Oxford | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
