1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1984 Austin Montego
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 31 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 79 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1953 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1984 Austin Montego | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | Palm Beach | Montego |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
