1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1993 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 1993 Ford Mondeo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mondeo (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 212 kg more than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 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 1954 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo, 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, 1954 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1993 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |