1948 Allard J1 vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 29 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1977 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J1 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
