1952 Allard Safari vs. 1981 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1981 Ford Cortina is newer by 29 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, 1952 Allard Safari (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 476 kg more than 1981 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1981 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Safari | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 54 L |
