1947 Allard J1 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 31 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 21 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 30 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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1947 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1947 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Allard J1 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Allard | Mazda |
Model | J1 | 626 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |