1946 Allard J1 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 23 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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 24 kg more than 1946 Allard J1. 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, 1946 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | J1 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
