1974 Chrysler Charger vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1974 Chrysler Charger is newer by 24 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 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chrysler Charger (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 328 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, 1974 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Charger | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Chrysler | Morris |
| Model | Charger | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |
