1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1952 Ferrari 342 America
To start off, both 1952 Allard Palm Beach and 1952 Ferrari 342 America were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 342 America weights approximately 210 kg more than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1952 Ferrari 342 America | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | Palm Beach | 342 America |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
