1947 Allard K1 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1950 Ford Zephyr is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 78 kg more than 1947 Allard K1.
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 K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1947 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Allard K1 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | K1 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1947 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 40 L |