1952 Allard J2R vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 330 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard J2R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard J2R would be higher. At 5,415 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard J2R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1952 Allard J2R. (251 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard J2R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 454 kg more than 1952 Allard J2R. 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, 1952 Allard J2R (508 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard J2R | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | J2R | 330 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5415 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 880 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |
