1948 Allard J1 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 52 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 158 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.

Compare all specifications:

1948 Allard J1 2000 Ford Falcon
Make Allard Ford
Model J1 Falcon
Year Released 1948 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3915 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 100 HP 268 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 420 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.3 mm 76.2 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 1298 kg
Vehicle Length 3690 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 113 L 68 L