1952 Allard Safari vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri 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 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 13 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 466 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Safari | Capri |
Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 58 L |