1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 36 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 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (142 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 617 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (454 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 560 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
