1950 Allard K1 vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1950 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 113 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard K1 | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | K1 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 6000 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 | 1067 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 100 L |
