1949 Allard J1 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 58 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, 2007 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 880 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | J1 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
