1952 Allard Safari vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 58 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1179 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 2010 Ford Expedition 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. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Safari | Expedition |
Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 127 L |