1950 Allard J1 vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard J1 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1950 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Allard J1 | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Allard | Morgan |
Model | J1 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |