1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1958 Fiat 1400 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Fiat 1400 (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1951 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, both vehicles can yield 88 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 1400 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1475 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 |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
