1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2003 Marcos TS500
To start off, 2003 Marcos TS500 is newer by 49 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Marcos TS500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Marcos TS500 (321 HP) has 250 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Marcos TS500 should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Marcos TS500 weights approximately 145 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.
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, 2003 Marcos TS500 (475 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 2003 Marcos TS500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 2003 Marcos TS500 | |
| Make | Allard | Marcos |
| Model | Palm Beach | TS500 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 321 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2300 mm |
