1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1947 Ferrari 125
To start off, 1955 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 125 would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 71 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 130 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 125.
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.
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1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1947 Ferrari 125 | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | Palm Beach | 125 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |