1952 Allard Safari vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 57 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 504 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 2009 Ford E-150 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. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Safari | E-150 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 132 L |