1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1952 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1952 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Oxford weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1952 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1952 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | 850 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |