1946 Allard J1 vs. 1965 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1965 Ford Zephyr is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 125 kg more than 1946 Allard J1.
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, 1946 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1965 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | J1 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1946 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |