1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1969 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1969 Morris Oxford is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Morris Oxford weights approximately 220 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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, 1969 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1969 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 124 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |