1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2001 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 49 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 572 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang 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 2001 Ford Mustang
Make Allard Ford
Model Palm Beach Mustang
Year Released 1952 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1508 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 47 HP 193 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 306 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.4 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 86.4 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 1412 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 59 L


 

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