1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1953 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1953 Allard Palm Beach and 1953 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1953 Jensen Interceptor. (129 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 530 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Jensen Interceptor (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1953 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Allard | Jensen |
| Model | Palm Beach | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
