1952 Allard Safari vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, both 1952 Allard Safari and 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 386 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | Safari | 250 Mille Miglia |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1090 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 159 L |
