1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 39 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 468 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (265 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 300 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
