1952 Allard J2R vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 13 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1952 Allard J2R. (251 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard J2R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard J2R weights approximately 48 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard J2R | 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | J2R | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5415 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 880 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 133 L |
