1949 Allard J1 vs. 1983 Ford Granada
To start off, 1983 Ford Granada is newer by 34 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, 1949 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1983 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Granada weights approximately 215 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 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1983 Ford Granada | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | J1 | Granada |
Year Released | 1949 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |