1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 44 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 (75 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1951 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 200 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
