1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 959 kg more than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. 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, 1952 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Allard | Mercury |
| Model | Palm Beach | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
