1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1972 Austin Allegro is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin Allegro (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Allegro should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 215 kg more than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Because 1959 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Austin Allegro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (104 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Allegro | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | Allegro | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
