1948 Allard J1 vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 26 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 22 more horse power than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1948 Allard J1.
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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | J1 | 240 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3915 cc | 3005 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 92.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 65 L |