1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 53 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 500 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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 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 | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | Palm Beach | 612 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 110 L |