1966 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Oxford weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet.
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, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | Cabriolet | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |
