1952 Allard Safari vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1969 Pontiac GTO is newer by 17 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 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 76 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Allard | Pontiac |
Model | Safari | GTO |
Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 6549 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 69 L |