1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1953 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1957 Fiat 1200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1200 (53 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Oxford weights approximately 75 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200.
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, 1953 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 1953 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 1200 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |
