1948 Allard J1 vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard J1 would be higher. At 4,555 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia.
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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1948 Allard J1 | 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | J1 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1948 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3915 cc | 4555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |