1946 Allard J1 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 43 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 108 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, 1946 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J1 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
