1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
Model | 190 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |