1952 Allard Safari vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 47 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 586 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 476 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | Safari | F50 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 69 mm |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 371 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 84 L |
