1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1956 Abarth 750 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Oxford weights approximately 416 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
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, 1948 Morris Oxford (88 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1948 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 750 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |
