1948 Allard J1 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 38 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 3,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | J1 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3915 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 71 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 | 1140 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 74 L |
