1946 Allard J1 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 36 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (111 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 557 kg more than 1946 Allard J1. 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (264 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1946 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1946 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | J1 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1946 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |