1952 Allard K2 vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard K2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard K2 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1952 Allard K2. (85 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard K2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 430 kg more than 1952 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. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard K2 has manual transmission. 1952 Allard K2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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