1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1968 Fiat 124 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 124 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Oxford weights approximately 145 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124.
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, 1968 Fiat 124 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 124 | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 124 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |