1946 Allard K1 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 42 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1946 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 363 kg more than 1946 Allard K1. 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard K1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard K1. 1988 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1946 Allard K1 has manual transmission. 1946 Allard K1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard K1 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | K1 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
