1949 Allard J1 vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1978 Ford Granada is newer by 29 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 360 kg more than 1949 Allard J1.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1978 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J1 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
