1952 Allard Safari vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 51 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 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 364 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 2003 Ferrari 612 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. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | Safari | 612 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 5746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
