1952 Allard Safari vs. 1963 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Fulvia 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 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Fulvia (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 506 kg more than 1963 Lancia Fulvia.
Because 1952 Allard Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Allard Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. (116 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1963 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Allard | Lancia |
| Model | Safari | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 38 L |
