1954 Allard K3 vs. 1972 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Allard K3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Allard K3 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard K3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Allard K3 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard K3 | 1972 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | K3 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 87 L |
