1952 Allard Safari vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1954 Ford 12 M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Safari would be higher. 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 48 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Safari | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2500 mm |
