1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1952 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 1952 Allard Palm Beach and 1952 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,191 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 840 kg more than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
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 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Allard | Mercury |
Model | Palm Beach | Monterey |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4191 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3000 mm |