1957 Allard GT vs. 1957 Morris Oxford

To start off, both 1957 Allard GT and 1957 Morris Oxford were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1957 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard GT weights approximately 55 kg more than 1957 Morris Oxford. 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, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Oxford.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Allard GT 1957 Morris Oxford
Make Allard Morris
Model GT Oxford
Year Released 1957 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3442 cc 1489 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 289 Nm 106 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1140 kg 1085 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2470 mm


 

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