1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1968 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1968 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Ford Fairlane. (152 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 434 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 | 1968 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2960 mm |