1947 Allard J1 vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,620 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1947 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.
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1947 Allard J1 | 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | J1 | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1947 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3620 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 58.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |