1953 Allard K3 vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard K3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard K3 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1953 Allard K3. 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard K3. (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard K3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | K3 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 74 L |
