1952 Allard Safari vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 7 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari. 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Safari | Mustang |
Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |