1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1952 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1952 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Oxford.
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, 1952 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1952 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 850 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1973 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2470 mm |