1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 29 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (46 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 355 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra 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 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Sierra |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |