1952 Allard Safari vs. 2010 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2010 Ford Galaxy 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 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Galaxy (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 249 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.
Because 1952 Allard Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Allard Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Galaxy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 203 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1952 Allard Safari | 2010 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Safari | Galaxy |
Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |