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 3,622 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 232 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 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 170 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 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 | 3622 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 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 | 1020 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 |