1946 Allard J1 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 54 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 670 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | J1 | 550 |
Year Released | 1946 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 478 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |