1949 Allard J1 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 43 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 555 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | J1 | 456 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
