1952 Allard Safari vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is newer by 18 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 236 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 120 L |
