1973 Fiat 126 vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1973 Fiat 126 is newer by 14 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 505 kg more than 1973 Fiat 126. 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, 1959 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 126 | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 126 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2470 mm |
