1949 Allard J1 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 18 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 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 220 kg more than 1949 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Allard | Mercury |
Model | J1 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1949 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 6989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3130 mm |