1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1982 Ferrari 126
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 126 is newer by 29 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, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 526 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 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 250 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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.
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1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1982 Ferrari 126 | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | Palm Beach | 126 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |