1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Morris Oxford is newer by 6 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP) has 127 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 165 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Allard | Morris |
Model | Palm Beach | Oxford |
Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |