1952 Allard Safari vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 31 kg more than 1992 Ford Falcon.
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, 1992 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Safari | Falcon |
Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |