1949 Allard J1 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 38 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 1987 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J1 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
