1948 Allard K1 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard K1 would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1948 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 708 kg more than 1948 Allard K1. 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard K1 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Allard | Mercury |
| Model | K1 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
