1950 Allard J1 vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1950 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | J1 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81 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 | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
