1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 17 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 5 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Palm Beach | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
