1949 Allard J1 vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 49 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Allard | Marcos |
| Model | J1 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1120 mm |
