1947 Allard J1 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1956 Ford Consul is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Allard J1 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. 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, 1947 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard J1 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J1 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |
