1952 Allard Safari vs. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1985 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 33 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 774 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari.
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. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne 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. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1985 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Allard | Bentley |
| Model | Safari | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3070 mm |
