1947 Allard J1 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 26 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 675 kg more than 1947 Allard J1. 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard J1 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Allard | Mercury |
| Model | J1 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3620 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 93.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3010 mm |
