1946 Allard K1 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1946 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard K1 weights approximately 217 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard K1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard K1 | 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | K1 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 140 L |
