1952 Allard J2R vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 41 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 53 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard J2R should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 612 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard J2R | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | J2R | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5415 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 198 HP |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2930 mm |
