2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Panda (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 246 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Because 1958 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 1958 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda, 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, 1958 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | Panda | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
