1961 Moretti 500 vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Moretti 500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Morris Oxford (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 362 kg more than 1961 Moretti 500. 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, 1950 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Moretti 500 | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Moretti | Morris |
| Model | 500 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3210 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2470 mm |
