1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1960 Abarth 850 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 51 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 550 kg more than 1960 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, 1959 Morris Oxford (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | 850 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |