1952 Allard K3 vs. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard K3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard K3 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1952 Allard K3. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard K3 weights approximately 500 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, 1952 Allard K3 (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard K3 | 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | K3 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 88 L |
