1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1982 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Mark VI is newer by 27 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Mark VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 855 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1982 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Mark VI 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 | 1982 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Allard | Lincoln |
| Model | Palm Beach | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
