2000 Fiat Punto vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2000 Fiat Punto is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Punto (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 42 kg more than 2000 Fiat Punto.
Because 1950 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 1950 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Punto, 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, 2000 Fiat Punto (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Punto | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | Punto | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
