1949 Allard J1 vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 36 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 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 690 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | J1 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 4822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 120 L |
