1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 41 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 898 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 300 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
