1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1964 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1964 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon 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 265 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.

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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

1953 Allard Palm Beach 1964 Ford Falcon
Make Allard Ford
Model Palm Beach Falcon
Year Released 1953 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3441 cc 2890 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 282 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 20.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 965 kg 700 kg


 

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