1975 Fiat 131 vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1975 Fiat 131 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 47 kg more than 1975 Fiat 131.
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, 1956 Morris Oxford (106 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 131. (102 Nm). This means 1956 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 131 | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 131 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
