1952 Allard Safari vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 32 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 361 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard Safari has manual transmission. 1952 Allard Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Safari | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |
