1949 Allard J1 vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 330 is newer by 18 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 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 293 kg more than 1949 Allard J1. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | J1 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 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 | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
