1952 Allard K3 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 K3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard K3 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1952 Allard K3. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard K3 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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 K3 (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard K3 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | K3 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
