1952 Allard Safari vs. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 224 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria 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 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Safari | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |
