1952 Allard Safari vs. 1968 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1968 Dodge Coronet is newer by 16 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 36 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1968 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | Allard | Dodge |
| Model | Safari | Coronet |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 72 L |
