1949 Allard J1 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 32 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, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 200 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 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1949 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1949 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | J1 | Granada |
Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |