1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1965 Ferrari 512 F1
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 is newer by 13 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 (223 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 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 350 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 512 F1.
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.
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1952 Allard Palm Beach | 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | Palm Beach | 512 F1 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 12000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |