1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 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 | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 850 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2530 mm |
