1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 8 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 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1965 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 280 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2746 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |
