1949 Allard J1 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1951 Ferrari 212 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | J1 | 212 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 159 L |
