1952 Allard Safari vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 49 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, 2001 Ford Econovan (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 181 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Safari | Econovan |
Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2210 mm |