1946 Allard J1 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | J1 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
