1949 Allard K1 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1951 Morris Oxford is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard K1 weights approximately 67 kg more than 1951 Morris Oxford. 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, 1949 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1949 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard K1 | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Allard | Morris |
| Model | K1 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 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 | 1067 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 40 L |
