1951 Allard J1 vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Morris Oxford is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Allard J1 (100 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard J1 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1971 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, 1951 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Allard | Morris |
Model | J1 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.2 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 |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 45 L |