1978 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1978 Fiat Ritmo 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 215 kg more than 1978 Fiat Ritmo.
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 Ritmo, 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, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Ritmo | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | Ritmo | Oxford |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |