1946 Allard J1 vs. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 46 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 4,943 cc, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 495 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, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | J1 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
