2007 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 42 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 780 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | SL | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 383 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
