1952 Allard Safari vs. 1956 Morris Isis
To start off, 1956 Morris Isis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Safari would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 179 kg more than 1956 Morris Isis.
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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1956 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Allard | Morris |
| Model | Safari | Isis |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2470 mm |
