1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, 1962 Ford Capri is newer by 7 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 12 kg more than 1962 Ford Capri. 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 (285 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Capri. (185 Nm). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1962 Ford Capri | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Capri |
Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |