1952 Allard Safari vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Safari would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 240 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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 Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | Safari | 208 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 74 L |
