1954 Allard K3 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 42 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 50 kg more than 1954 Allard K3. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard K3 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | K3 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
