1949 Allard J1 vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1998 Morgan 4.
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, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Allard | Morgan |
| Model | J1 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
