1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1980 Ford Fairlane is newer by 28 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 438 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |