1998 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 745 kg more than 1965 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercedes-Benz S | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
Model | S | Oxford |
Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4965 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2560 mm |