1947 Allard J1 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 29 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 12 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 94 kg more than 1947 Allard J1.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard J1 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J1 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3620 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
