1952 Allard J2R vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard J2R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard J2R would be higher. At 5,415 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard J2R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard J2R (251 HP) has 145 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard J2R should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard J2R weights approximately 158 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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, 1952 Allard J2R (508 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard J2R | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J2R | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5415 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 880 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
