1946 Allard K1 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1946 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard K1 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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 K1 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1946 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard K1 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | K1 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 138 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 41 L |
