1968 Fiat 125 vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1968 Fiat 125 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Oxford weights approximately 125 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125.
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 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 125 | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 125 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |
