2000 AC Cobra vs. 1952 Allard Safari
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 48 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, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 416 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra.
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, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1952 Allard Safari | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | Cobra | Safari |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2850 mm |
