1971 Morris Oxford vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Smart ForTwo (70 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford.
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, 1971 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Oxford | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Morris | Smart |
| Model | Oxford | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |
