1949 Allard J1 vs. 1962 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1962 Ford Anglia is newer by 13 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1962 Ford Anglia. 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 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1962 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J1 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
