1952 Allard Safari vs. 1963 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 1963 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 11 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 194 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari. 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, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1963 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Allard | Jaguar |
Model | Safari | S-Type |
Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |