1982 Citroen Mehari vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1982 Citroen Mehari is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Morris Oxford (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Oxford weights approximately 442 kg more than 1982 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 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 1951 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Citroen Mehari, 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, 1951 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Citroen Mehari | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Citroen | Morris |
| Model | Mehari | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 558 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
