1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial

To start off, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 130 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial.

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 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial
Make Allard Ferrari
Model Palm Beach 500 Mondial
Year Released 1952 1954
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2262 cc 1985 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 71 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.4 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 3 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 880 kg 750 kg
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2260 mm


 

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