1949 Allard J1 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 33 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 2 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 160 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada. 1982 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. 1982 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J1 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1300 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 |
