1947 Allard J1 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 23 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 3,620 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Allard J1 weights approximately 20 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, 1947 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Allard J1 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | J1 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1947 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3620 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |