1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet vs. 1952 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1952 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet should accelerate faster than 1952 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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | 1952 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | F300 Life Jet | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2470 mm |
