1948 Allard J1 vs. 1966 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1966 Morris Oxford is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Allard J1 (85 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Morris Oxford weights approximately 110 kg more than 1948 Allard J1.
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, 1948 Allard J1 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1966 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Allard | Morris |
Model | J1 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |