1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Morris Oxford is newer by 5 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 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 250 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Allard | Morris |
| Model | Palm Beach | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
