1950 Allard J1 vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon

To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Marathon (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Marathon should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 497 kg more than 1950 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, 1950 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.

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