1952 Allard Safari vs. 1983 Ford GT
To start off, 1983 Ford GT is newer by 31 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, 1983 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 346 kg more than 1983 Ford GT.
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, both vehicles can yield 203 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1952 Allard Safari | 1983 Ford GT | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Safari | GT |
Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |