1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 MG TF
To start off, 2005 MG TF is newer by 52 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 69 more horse power than 2005 MG TF. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2005 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MG TF weights approximately 235 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2005 MG TF | |
| Make | Allard | MG |
| Model | Palm Beach | TF |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |
