1952 Allard Safari vs. 1988 Morgan Plus 4

To start off, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 36 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, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 552 kg more than 1988 Morgan Plus 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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan Plus 4.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Allard Safari 1988 Morgan Plus 4
Make Allard Morgan
Model Safari Plus 4
Year Released 1952 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3621 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 85 HP 137 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 177 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1476 kg 924 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 3900 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2500 mm


 

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