1961 AC Ace vs. 1952 Allard Safari
To start off, 1961 AC Ace is newer by 9 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, 1961 AC Ace (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 663 kg more than 1961 AC Ace.
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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1952 Allard Safari | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | Ace | Safari |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 6.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 81 L |
