1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1959 Morris Oxford is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (46 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 245 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. 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, 1959 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Allard | Morris |
Model | Palm Beach | Oxford |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |