1948 Allard J1 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1957 Ford 17M is newer by 9 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 41 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M. 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) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | J1 | 17M |
Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3915 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 129 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 55 L |