1948 Allard K1 vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 31 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard K1 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard K1 | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | K1 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |