1949 Allard J1 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 42 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 456 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1. 1991 Ford Fairlane 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. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J1 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2930 mm |
