1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 21 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 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 520 kg more than 1955 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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | Palm Beach | 512 BB |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |