1946 Allard K1 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 24 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1946 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard K1 weights approximately 77 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1946 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard K1 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | K1 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1946 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |