1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1967 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP) has 286 more horse power than 1967 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Morris Oxford weights approximately 170 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1967 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
