1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1969 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1969 Morris Oxford is newer by 10 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 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1969 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Morris Oxford weights approximately 560 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, 1969 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 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 | 1969 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 850 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1130 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 |
