1949 Allard J1 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 64 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1949 Allard J1.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1949 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1949 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Allard J1 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | J1 | 458 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |