1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 40 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Palio (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 35 kg more than 1999 Fiat Palio.
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, 1999 Fiat Palio, 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, 1999 Fiat Palio (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | Palio | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 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 | 1050 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |
