1950 Allard K1 vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1971 Ford Zephyr is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 183 kg more than 1950 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, 1950 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1950 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Allard K1 | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | K1 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2930 mm |