1948 Allard J1 vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1955 Ford Vedette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1955 Ford Vedette. 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, 1948 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J1 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3915 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
