1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Ford Custom
To start off, 1972 Ford Custom is newer by 20 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 803 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom 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 | 1972 Ford Custom | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Custom |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3080 mm |