1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 54 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2016 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1952 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1952 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |