1952 Allard Safari vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 27 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 116 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | 250 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2525 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |
