1950 Allard K1 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 11 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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1950 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard K1 weights approximately 387 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard K1 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | K1 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 88 L |
