1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 19 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 769 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. 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, 1972 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino 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 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Torino |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 87 L |