1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1959 Morris Oxford is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 405 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 1000 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2470 mm |
