1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 42 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Fiat 124 (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 124 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1969 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |