2004 MCC Smart vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2004 MCC Smart is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 MCC Smart (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Oxford weights approximately 310 kg more than 2004 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, 1970 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1970 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 MCC Smart | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | MCC | Morris |
| Model | Smart | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2500 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 | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
