2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 50 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 1048 kg more than 1950 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | SLK | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
