1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 35 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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, 1973 Fiat 132 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 132 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
