1952 Allard J2R vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 26 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 143 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard J2R should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 118 kg more than 1952 Allard J2R.
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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard J2R | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J2R | Capri |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5415 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 880 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |
