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 |