1951 Allard J1 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1951 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1141 kg more than 1951 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Allard J1. (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Allard J1. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1951 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1951 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Allard J1 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J1 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 2287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 98 L |
