1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 59 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 27 more horse power than 2012 Ford Focus. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Focus weights approximately 372 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, 2012 Ford Focus, 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2012 Ford Focus | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Focus |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4359 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2649 mm |