1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1964 Morris Oxford is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 556 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, 1964 Morris Oxford (81 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm). This means 1964 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 | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 850 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1126 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
