1949 Allard J1 vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1956 Ford Prefect is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1956 Ford Prefect. 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, 1949 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | J1 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2220 mm |