1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1963 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1963 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Oxford weights approximately 164 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1963 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 124 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |