1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 26 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 180 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Taunus |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |