1952 Allard Safari vs. 1989 Ford Laser
To start off, 1989 Ford Laser is newer by 37 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 19 more horse power than 1989 Ford Laser. (66 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 676 kg more than 1989 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Allard Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Allard Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Laser. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Laser. 1989 Ford Laser 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. 1989 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Allard Safari | 1989 Ford Laser | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Safari | Laser |
Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |