1949 Allard J1 vs. 1995 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 46 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 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 280 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, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1995 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Allard | De Tomaso |
| Model | J1 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
