1978 Fiat 127 vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1978 Fiat 127 is newer by 19 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 5 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 380 kg more than 1978 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 127 | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 127 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2470 mm |
