1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1976 Morgan 4
To start off, 1976 Morgan 4 is newer by 21 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 214 kg more than 1976 Morgan 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1976 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Allard | Morgan |
Model | Palm Beach | 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |