1951 Allard J1 vs. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1951 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard J1 weights approximately 466 kg more than 1956 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, 1951 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | J1 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 88 L |