1949 Allard J1 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 27 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 95 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, 1949 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J1 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
