1952 Allard Safari vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 43 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 21 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | Safari | 512 M |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 423 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |