1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS

To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS is newer by 17 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS weights approximately 680 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS (364 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Allard Palm Beach 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS
Make Allard Ferrari
Model Palm Beach 365 GTS
Year Released 1952 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1508 cc 4390 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 47 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 364 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.4 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 71 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 4960 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 100 L


 

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