1950 Allard K1 vs. 1950 Ferrari 340 America
To start off, both 1950 Allard K1 and 1950 Ferrari 340 America were released in the same year (1950). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,102 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 340 America (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1950 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 340 America weights approximately 133 kg more than 1950 Allard K1. 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.
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1950 Allard K1 | 1950 Ferrari 340 America | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | K1 | 340 America |
Year Released | 1950 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |