1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1995 Ferrari F55

To start off, 1995 Ferrari F55 is newer by 43 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F55 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F55 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F55 weights approximately 549 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, 1995 Ferrari F55 (759 Nm) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F55 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 1995 Ferrari F55
Make Allard Ferrari
Model Palm Beach F55
Year Released 1952 1995
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3442 cc 3496 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 376 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 8250 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 759 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1515 kg
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2600 mm


 

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