1949 Allard K1 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 193 kg more than 1949 Allard K1.
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 K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1949 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard K1 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | K1 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
