1947 Allard J1 vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1970 Opel Ascona 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, 1947 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Allard J1 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 Opel Ascona. 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 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard J1 | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | J1 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3620 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
