1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1958 Ford Popular
To start off, 1958 Ford Popular is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (46 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 105 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1958 Ford Popular | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Popular |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2300 mm |