1951 Allard K2 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard K2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard K2 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1951 Allard K2. (85 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard K2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 390 kg more than 1951 Allard K2. 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. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1951 Allard K2 has manual transmission. 1951 Allard K2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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