1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 457 kg more than 1959 Morris Oxford. 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1959 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1959 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 130 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |