1952 Allard Safari vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 12 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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 206 kg more than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 1964 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard Safari has manual transmission. 1952 Allard Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Safari | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1952 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |