1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1957 Ferrari 801 F1
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP @ 8400 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 186 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | Palm Beach | 801 F1 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
