1951 Allard K1 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1951 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 543 kg more than 1951 Allard K1. 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Allard K1. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1951 Allard K1 has manual transmission. 1951 Allard K1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard K1 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | K1 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |