2003 MCC Smart vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2003 MCC Smart is newer by 53 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 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MCC Smart (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 182 kg more than 2003 MCC Smart.
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, 2003 MCC Smart (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 MCC Smart | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | MCC | Morris |
| Model | Smart | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
