1953 AC Ace vs. 1955 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1955 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 203 kg more than 1953 AC Ace. 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1955 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | AC | Allard |
Model | Ace | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |