1999 Mazda Demio vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1999 Mazda Demio is newer by 49 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda Demio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda Demio (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda Demio should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 22 kg more than 1999 Mazda Demio.
Because 1950 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mazda Demio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mazda Demio (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda Demio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda Demio | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | Demio | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
