1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 341 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | 1600 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2470 mm |