1948 Allard J1 vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1970 Mercury Marauder is newer by 22 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 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 855 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Allard | Mercury |
Model | J1 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3915 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3160 mm |