1952 Allard Safari vs. 1952 MG TD
To start off, both 1952 Allard Safari and 1952 MG TD were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Safari (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1952 MG TD. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1952 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 601 kg more than 1952 MG TD. 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 Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1952 MG TD | |
Make | Allard | MG |
Model | Safari | TD |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1250 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2390 mm |