1947 Allard J1 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 59 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 561 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Allard J1. 2006 Ford Falcon 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. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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