1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Oxford weights approximately 285 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850.
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, 1949 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 850 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |
