1948 Allard J1 vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 37 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 490 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, 1948 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J1 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3915 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
