2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1948 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 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 1948 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato, 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, 2008 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | Ducato | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 1474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
