1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1958 Morris Cowley is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP) has 137 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Cowley weights approximately 154 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Allard | Morris |
Model | Palm Beach | Cowley |
Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |