1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 249 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1950 Morris Six | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | 1600 | Six |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |