1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Morris Oxford is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 2100 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 2100 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 211 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100.
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 Fiat 2100 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 2100 | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 2100 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2052 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
