1946 Allard J1 vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 1970 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1946 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Allard | Morgan |
| Model | J1 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
