1946 Allard J1 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 51 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 416 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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | J1 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1946 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |