1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1949 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 2400 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
