2004 Fiat Palio vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2004 Fiat Palio is newer by 54 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, 2004 Fiat Palio (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 97 kg more than 2004 Fiat Palio.
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, 2004 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, 1950 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Palio. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Palio | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | Palio | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
