1952 Allard Safari vs. 2004 McLaren F1
To start off, 2004 McLaren F1 is newer by 52 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 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 McLaren F1 (619 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 534 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 306 kg more than 2004 McLaren F1.
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, 2004 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 2004 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Allard | McLaren |
| Model | Safari | F1 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 619 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |
