1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1970 Morris Oxford is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morris Oxford (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Oxford weights approximately 570 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1970 Morris Oxford (122 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | 750 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 122 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 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 | 560 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |