1952 Allard Safari vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC is newer by 5 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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 126 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | SC |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
