1954 Allard K3 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1954 Allard K3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Allard K3 (94 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard K3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Allard K3 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1952 Ford Consul. 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, 1954 Allard K3 (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Allard K3 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | K3 | Consul |
Year Released | 1954 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |