1949 Allard J vs. 1953 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 195 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J would be higher. At 4,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Allard J. (120 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1949 Allard J. 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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1949 Allard J | 1953 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | J | 195 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4375 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |