1948 Allard J1 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 21 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 715 kg more than 1948 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Allard | Mercury |
Model | J1 | Montego |
Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3915 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 85 L |