1957 Allard GT vs. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica

To start off, both 1957 Allard GT and 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1957 Allard GT. (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica weights approximately 107 kg more than 1957 Allard GT. 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, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard GT. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard GT.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Allard GT 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
Make Allard Ferrari
Model GT 410 Superamerica
Year Released 1957 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3442 cc 4963 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 210 HP 400 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 289 Nm 423 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 68 mm
Top Speed 193 km/hour 261 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1140 kg 1247 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 100 L


 

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