1949 Allard J1 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 15 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | J1 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1949 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 58.8 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 | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 140 L |