1952 Allard Safari vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 40 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 219 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard Safari has manual transmission. 1952 Allard Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | Safari | 456 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 110 L |