1957 Allard GT vs. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1957 Allard GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1957 Allard GT. (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard GT weights approximately 288 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | GT | 340 Spider |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 852 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
